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Prof. Dr. Habib Ahmad
Head of department
(Genetics Department)
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The Campus Observer team had an opportunity of sitting with
renowned scholar and Head Department of Genetics, Hazara University Mansehra,
Prof. Dr.
Habib Ahmad. The team was consisted of Waleed Gul, Rizwan
Ahmed, Ali Tanoli, and Umer Faizan. He answered many questions raised during
the interview. Following is the response to the questions posed by the
reporters.
Q. Tell us about your
educational and family background?
A. I was born in an educated family and my native town is
“Matta”, which is situated in Swat. I received my earlier education up to FSc
from Jahnzeb College
Afterwards I went to Peshawar
University University of
Peshawar University of Punjab
Q. Tell us about your
childhood?
A. I was a little bit naughty according to my teachers. I
was a bright student in my childhood. I was always a straightforward child.
Q. What is your
favourite food?
A. I like fruits and rice. However, I like everything.
Q. What is your
favourite sport?
A. I am good at volleyball.
Q. What do you do in
your spare time?
A. Well, I study books whenever I get some spare time. I try
to give as much time to my family as possible. I take my family on trips.
Q. Which personality
inspires you a lot, why?
A. My favourite personality is king of Swat “Mian Gul Abdul
Wadood”; I am very much moved by his efforts to bring reform in the valley of
swat. Honestly speaking he is the main personality who worked for the
betterment of our area. He changed the minds of the people in the true sense.
Q. Would you like to
share something about your family life?
A. Yes I have six children, five daughters and one son. All
of them are studying. I want them to excel in their educational careers.
Q. What was your
ambition in life as a student?
A. As a student my ambition was to enter into the profession
of teaching. My perception was that this is the only field in which I can
contribute my part to the nation and serve my country. Due to my inquisitiveness
in medical field, I had completed my major study in genetics subject. As a
student I was very dedicated to my work. I set short goals for myself and
always tried to achieve them with ease.
Q. How do you see the
future of Hazara University
A. This institution is going to be one of the leading
Universities of Pakistan. When I joined HU in 2005, there were about 11 faculty
members and 164 students but today we have more than 9,000 students and around
500 faculty members.
Q. How can
educational institutions bring a positive change in Pakistan
A. Education plays important role in the socio-economic
development of the country. Every individual should contribute to the
development of the country. I should play my role as a teacher, students should
play their role.
Q. What is your
opinion about The Campus Observer?
A. Honestly speaking when I came to know about “The Campus
Observer”, I was very happy. I heard statements about the objectives behind
campus observer’s publication. I am sure that it is the ideal platform to
bridge communication gap between the faculty, the students and the
administration. You people are doing great job. Best wishes for “The Campus Observer”
Message for the
readers:
For the students my message is that you should take your
responsibilities as a useful member of the society. Spend your time for what
you are here. Have dreams and then work hard to realize your dreams. In order
to materialize what to dreamt here in the University. If you have firm belief
in all mighty Allah and work hard, no doubt you will achieve your goals. You are
the people who would certainly not only replace us but to play the leadership
role for society and nation. Be confident, respectful and task oriented.
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